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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1917
Page
4
A humorous verse portrays Myrtilla racing from six in the morning to gather cabbage corn and other food, joining the Forum and Red Cross efforts, Farm Bureau, and more. The speaker urges calmer habits and orderly meals. Edward Surette.
Concord High School defeated Framingham 12 to 6 on Saturday afternoon at Framingham. Pritchard scored both Concord touchdowns to rally from a first half deficit. Framingham’s Bemis and Sanderson contributed on defense for their team. The game featured officials O'Brien Lawless and Stone.
A lively Halloween party at the Colonial Inn capped the Middlesex Sportsman's Association October meeting. Members from Arlington Center traveled by car as the first in a winter series of gatherings away from the club headquarters.
The Concord high football schedule lists six dates in November. On November 10 the team hosts Norwood high at Norwood, on November 17 they play Winchester high at Winchester, November 24 is an open date, and November 29 hosts Concord high school alumni at Concord in the morning.
The Public Safety Committee on permanent records asks readers to notify George R. Blinn of any errors or new information for a forthcoming card catalog of Bedford service members. Requests include address updates and photos. Names listed include Stanley T. Anthony and many others with service details and locations such as Newport News Va Brooklyn Navy Yard and Camp Devens.
Tickets are selling well for a costume dance run by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Concord Grange in the town hall Saturday evening. The event benefits the Red Cross and organizers urge more purchases to support the cause.
Members of the Concord Woman's club were guests of the West Concord Woman's club at its last meeting Friday afternoon in Association hall. Many visited the Junction club and reported an interesting address by Dr. Charles Fleischer.
The notice names residents and other addressees with advertised mail including John Bancroft Michael J Cavanagh F H Douglas A Ginochio Fred Miller M Welch C F Young Russ W Harding Mrs H H Brackett Mrs John Bowditch Miss Mary Ducey Miss Lillian Gillett Mrs F M Smyth Miss Elizabeth Wheeler indicating items are awaiting pickup at the local post office.
Middlesex school football capped their best season by edging St George of Newport 13 to 12 at Concord. The defeat snapped Newport’s five game win streak as St George failed to convert after their second touchdown.
Over six months the Bedford branch of Middlesex County American Red Cross sent items to Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Lowell and soldiers direct. The shipments included hospital day shirts abdominal binders eye dressings comfort pillows gauze pads bandages and winter wear such as sweaters mufflers and socks.
Sunday worship at 10 30 and Sunday school at 11 45 with Mrs Lowden speaking on Camp Hill Alabama. Men's Forum at 10 30 Y M C A at 6 15 on The Importance of Little Things. Annual fair Thursday and Friday evenings features musical program and theatrical piece His Methodist Foot with a large cast. Ladies prepared many useful items for sale to support church work.
The regular W C T U meeting was at Mrs H C Rolfe's home last Tuesday afternoon. Reports from the State meeting in Brockton were given and other business was transacted. The new men’s home at Ayer, now under caretaker, will open on the 22nd of this month.
A barn dance was held at H J Barrett’s Walden Street residence on Friday evening to honor the Misses Barrett and the Punkatasset Campfire Girls. Attendees arrived in costume as various characters and Halloween games were played. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
Notice states Samuel A. Christie is appointed administrator of the estate of Frederick S. Glineg, late of Acton, Middlesex, deceased, with bond. Creditors and those owing money to the estate are required to pay promptly to the administrator.
Maynard Ward 8 bowling captained by Charlie Turnbull defeated West Acton at Lynch Bros alleys on Thursday evening. Ward 8 rolled 1401 pins, a team record likely to stand for some time, with Turnbull the top roller for singles and three-string total. Murray led West Acton.
Dr. Howard Hamblen submitted his resignation as chairman of the Public Safety Committee to secretary Joshua Edwards during the week. He was recently elected president to fill the vacancy caused by A J Coughlan’s resignation, with Principal Horace Bates serving as acting president.
The Junior Christian Endeavor society held a Halloween party at the vestry of the Congregational church Saturday evening with more than 60 members and guests attending. Games were played and refreshments served. The arranging committee included Misses Dorothy Morris Elizabeth Bison Agnes Axford Wthel Parmenter Hazel Nelson and Gladys Smith.
Mrs. O. S. Fowler Brooks sr and Mrs. Augustus Morse attended a Presidents' club meeting at the Hotel Vendome Boston Monday. The club includes current and former presidents of Massachusetts Woman's clubs.
Probate Court cites heirs and creditors of Augustine J Withington of Acton to show cause why Daniel W Ellinwood of Worcester should not be granted letters of administration. Hearing set November 26 1917 at Cambridge Court. notice to be published weekly in Acton Enterprise and mailed to heirs seven days prior. Witness F. M. Esty Register.
The Middlesex Probate Court at Cambridge will hear Helen S. Blanchard's request to be executrix of Baron Stow Hager of Littlet on November 21, 1917. Public notice is to advise all heirs and interested parties fourteen days prior, per the Acton Enterprise. Witness First Judge Brent Quire, October 27, 1917.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court requires heirs and creditors to show cause why Mary A. Coughlin of Concord should not be granted letters of administration for John Henry Flynn, deceased, intestate. Notice in Concord Enterprise dated October 23, 1917.
The Probate Court in Middlesex County authorizes Mary A. Whitman of Maynard to administer the estate of John Butterworth of Concord intestate. A hearing is set for November 16, 1917 at nine in the morning in Cambridge. Public notice must appear weekly for three weeks in the Concord Enterprise. Charles J. McIntire, Register.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex probate court cites all interested parties to appear November 16 1917 in Cambridge to show cause why Julia F Kennedy may be granted letters testamentary. Publication of citation in Maynard Enterprise and mailing or delivering copies required seven days before court. M Trusty Register.
Abner D. Holt named administrator of Abby J. Holt estate in Maynard Middlesex County cites bonded trust and calls for claims and payments. Martha J. Wilson named executrix of Lucius D. Wilson will in Maynard invites creditors to present demands and settle debts with the estate.
Notice to property owners requires destruction of gypsy and brown-tail moth eggs caterpillars pupae and nests by December 31 1917 under Chapter 381 Acts amended by Chapter 268. penalties include liens on land if neglected and the town may perform the work at owner cost. Citizens urged to cooperate on premises adjacent properties and report neglect to selectmen.
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